Mysterios, I think, is a good and natural word to use among many landsapearchitects! At least here in Europe. Most of the profession in this Continent are well considered in asfalt and concrete. And I think your generous garden can bee a wake-up-call to many.
I´d love to se your garden…or might I say your plantings?

I agree, Kjeld. Most of our landscape architects are also well trained in asphalt and concrete, but definitely not plants. I hope they will learn to capture a bit of mystery in their work. It is good to hear from you. – James

Anne, it’s a commonplace among garden makers and garden designers over here, has been for decades. I heard James Corner speak several months ago, and when he discussed the High Line, he never once mentioned the plantings or the name Piet Oudolf. It’s as if some landscape architects exist on a higher plane, work with only abstract concepts, and never want to be made aware of the physical nature of reality, the gravel, soil, clay, plants. However, I do see signs of this changing.